WATCH: Robbers snatch Rs5.5mln from citizen in Karachi’s Quaidabad

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CCTV footage has surfaced of a robbery in which Rs 5.5 million was snatched from an Easypaisa shop owner in the Quaidabad area.

The incident took place on November 25 within the jurisdiction of Quaidabad police station, Express News reported.

The footage shows two armed robbers executing the heist in just 5 seconds. One of the robbers can be seen threatening the shop owner with a weapon, while the other grabs the cash-filled bag.

The robbers, who were on a motorcycle, concealed their identities by wearing helmets.

According to Quaidabad police, the shop owner, Rashid, stated that he had Rs 3.5 million in his pockets and Rs 5.5 million in the bag, which he was on his way to deposit in the bank.

The armed robbers fled with the bag containing Rs 5.5 million. A case has been registered at the Quaidabad police station, and further investigation is underway.

Previously an online food rider with the assistance of local residents, captured a robber and handed him over to the police. The incident took place near the Gulistan-e-Johar Chowrangi, located in the Shahrah-e-Faisal area, where the rider successfully foiled a robbery attempt.

A robber armed with a weapon tried to rob the food delivery rider, but the rider quickly raised an alarm, attracting nearby citizens to the scene.

The citizens caught the robber and subjected him to severe physical assault before informing the police.

The police arrived at the scene, rescued the robber from the citizens' custody, and took him to the station. This incident immediately gained attention in the area.